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Submitted: 5/28/16 • Approved: 11/27/20 • Last Updated: 11/30/20 • R1142667-G1142666-S3
Douglas 19 Oct 1946 - 27 Feb 2020
Carolyn 17 Feb 1950 - 24 Oct 2015
Marriage: 07 Jun 1968
Douglas Wayne Rush, son of Coy Othel Rush and Odie Vest Rush. Carolyn Ann (Mathis) Rush, daughter of Burl Mathis and Eva Marie (Deal) Mathis Star.
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Carolyn Mathis Rush
February 17, 1950 - October 24, 2015
Carolyn Ann Mathis Rush, daughter of the late Burl Mathis and Eva Marie Deal Mathis Star, was born February 17, 1950 in Violet Hill, Arkansas. She departed this life October 24, 2015 at her home in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 7 days. She was united in marriage to Douglas Rush June 7, 1968 and to this union two children were born. She spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and friend. During her working years, she was employed by Sonya Wiles Dental Office in Melbourne. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Belview Baptist Church in Melbourne.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years: Doug Rush of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Laura and Brad Sipe of Melbourne; one son and daughter-in-law: David and Misty Rush of Ash Flat; her mother: Marie Star of Wichita Kansas; four grandchildren: Jay Chaney, Jared Chaney, Raini Rush and Zach Rush. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother: Danny Mathis.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne with Doyne Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Combs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will be Monday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Ronnie Rush, Dwight Lawrence, Jack Herida, John Herida, Mike Rush, Butch Rush.
Honorary Pallbearers: Franklin Rush, Boyce Rush and Fred Rush.
Obituary located through Eddie's Family Funeral Home Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas published Oct 2015. © Copyright 2012 - 20 Eddie's Family Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
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